Clinton Township, Michigan — August 2005 - KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, announced it has signed Nercon Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. of Oshkosh, WI as its newest system partner. The companies will work together to deliver expanded automation offerings to the packaging and material handling markets. Nercon is a full-service engineering company and a manufacturer of custom material handling equipment and conveyor systems serving primarily Fortune 500 companies. "Nercon has been delivering state-of-the-art conveyor and material handling automation for almost 30 years," said Joe Campbell, director of strategic alliances for KUKA Robotics Corporation.
"Combining KUKA's robot products and technology with Nercon's expertise in packaging and material handling systems will help meet customer demands for the latest in supply chain automation."" We're very excited about this partnership," said Jim Streblow, vice president of marketing for Nercon Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. "KUKA Robotics is known for their high performance and high quality automation products. We believe that together we can offer our customers the most advanced solutions available for their packaging and material handling needs."
Nercon Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. was established in 1976 and is a highly regarded designer, integrator and manufacturer of packaging and process conveyor systems and material handling equipment. Their products range from pre-engineered, in-stock conveyors to customized packaging conveyor lines that have been engineered to solve the most complex production needs. Nercon's conveyor products include mat style, belt, table top and case conveyors. In addition to Nercon's engineering and manufacturing services, they also offer project management, line and conveyor controls, installation and transport.
More information on the company and its products can be found on their website at www.nercon.com . KUKA Robotics Corporation, with its parent company KUKA Roboter GmbH, Augsburg, Germany, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial robots, with an annual production volume approaching 10,000 units, and an installed base of over 60,000 units. The company's 5 and 6 axis robots range from 3kg to 570kg payloads, and 635mm to 3700mm reach, all controlled from a common PC based controller platform.
KUKA robots are utilized in a diverse range of industries including the appliance, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, logistics, food, pharmaceutical, medical, foundry and plastics industries. KUKA robots are found in a multitude of applications including: material handling, machine loading, assembly, packaging, palletizing, welding, bending, joining, and surface finishing. For more information contact KUKA Robotics at 866-873-5852 or visit their website at www.kukarobotics.com
